Blown transformers and $10,000 power bills can make cannabis grow houses easy for utility companies to identify, but Maine utilities question if flagging what might be illegal activity is their responsibility.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 2, 2024
• Elias S. Bean, 24, of 11 Ash St., Lewiston, on a charge of theft by receiving stolen property, 7:47 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at 99 Main St., Bethel, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher G. Boutros, 36, of 76 Holden Hills, Bridgton, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violation […]
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FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl
Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man charged in shooting death of dog on North Yarmouth trail
People walking the trail Saturday morning with their dogs said the incident makes them worry about being in the woods during hunting season.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail; shooter flees scene
Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Topsham drama teacher will plead guilty to federal exploitation charges
Henry Eichman, 64, is already serving a 10-year sentence in state prison after pleading to sexual abuse charges in 2018.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon man requests new trial in unlawful sexual contact case
A Franklin County juror allegedly contacted the victim following the trial.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Lewiston man on drug trafficking charges, seize $100,000 of cocaine
A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges and a subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded around $100,000 worth of cocaine.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Wells man charged with shooting toddler niece seeks to throw out statements to police
Andrew Huber Young, 21, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault. He could go to trial next summer.